STORE PERISHABLE MANAGER - DGPP in NASHVILLE IL S04068

Dollar General • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Store Manager, the Store Perishable Manager oversees the perishable departments, including produce, fresh meat, packaged meats and dairy, frozen food, bread, and thaw-and-sell bakery products. The role assists the Store Manager with inventory management, merchandise presentation, customer service, workplace safety, protection of company assets, and compliance with food-handling requirements.

The position supports perishable inventory planning and control, associate training, product freshness and presentation, markdown analysis, sanitation, and customer service. It may also assist with other store operations as directed by the Store Manager.

Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including percentages.
• Ability to learn and perform cash register functions to generate reports.
• Ability to review operating statements and identify business trends, expense-control opportunities, shrink, and errors.
• Knowledge of cash handling, cashier accountability, and deposit control.
• Knowledge of cash, facility, and safety control policies and practices.
• Knowledge of inventory management and merchandising practices.
• Good organization skills and attention to detail.
• Effective interpersonal and oral and written communication skills.
• Understanding of safety policies and practices.
• Ability to read and follow plan-o-grams and merchandise presentation guidance.
• Willingness and ability to comply with company policies and procedures.
• Ability and willingness to obtain required food-handling certifications.
• High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
• One year of retail experience and six months of supervisory experience preferred.
• Required local and state food-handling certifications, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Previous lead experience.
• Grocery store experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Store Manager in maintaining the store’s financial integrity through cash accountability, key control, security practices, and cash-control procedures.
• Follow company policies and procedures and assist the Store Manager in ensuring employee compliance.
• Maintain perishable stock levels appropriate to store volume using company ads, planners, order guides, sales histories, and other ordering tools.
• Train assigned associates in presentation, freshness, and pricing standards for perishable departments.
• Train associates in proper and safe food handling in compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
• Train associates in proper stocking and rotation of perishable products.
• Record perishable markdowns, analyze their causes, and take corrective action to prevent recurrence.
• Train produce associates in grading and repackaging standards to minimize markdowns.
• Accurately record inventory levels as requested by the Store Support Center.
• Help ensure customer needs and requests are addressed efficiently and in a timely manner.
• Maintain daily contact with customers to understand their merchandise expectations and preferences.
• Help ensure sanitation compliance and train assigned perishable-department associates using the Cleaning Schedule.
• Assist with other operational areas as directed by the Store Manager.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage options.
• Supplemental benefit programs.
• 401(k) Savings Plan.
• Paid sick leave where required by law.
• Vacation.
• Paid maternity and parental leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED